Contracts Administrator

Employer: University of Colorado System

Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: May 6, 2026

Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Regulatory Compliance

Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Position #726330 – Requisition #: 39856

Job Summary:

The contracts administrator is a position within the University of Colorado Office of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical research contracts team. As a key member of the contracting and agreements support team, this position encompasses a wide variety of duties and responsibilities. This individual works extensively with professionals in all areas of the University and affiliates to assist with the ongoing support of the contracting function. The work involves a variety of systems including but not limited to OnCore, Formstack, and InfoEd.

The position requires work involving a wide variety of duties and responsibilities. This individual works extensively with professionals in all areas of the University and affiliates to assist with the ongoing support of the contracting function. The work involves a variety of systems including but not limited to OnCore, Formstack, and InfoEd.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate contracting documents for contract associate review and redline.
• Send the redlined agreement(s) to the outside party/sponsor for review.
• Respond to follow up correspondence and send to reviewer for additional review, input or clearance to start signatures.
• Manage the signature process using Adobe sign or Docusign, obtaining all required signatures.
• Identify and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide a fully executed copy of the document to all parties.
• Upon full execution of the document, update correspondence file, and complete closeout of the file.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with appropriate faculty and staff to ensure comprehension of final set of terms and conditions.
• Other duties as required.
• The contract administrator will be responsible for helping manage the general-purpose contracts inbox, which includes intake of clinical trial agreements (CTAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTA), Confidential/Non-Disclosure Agreements (CDA/NDA), and other contract documents.
• The contract administrator will answer and triage incoming emails.
• This position will also be responsible for processing contract amendments, date extensions, and Formstack submissions.
• Participate with other team members in the development of practices and procedures in areas in need of development/improvement.
• Help identify, discuss, and solve workflow issues common to the clinical research contracting process.
• Assistance is provided by attending meetings, researching issues, and drafting reports. Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage as needed
• Willingness to help find answers to questions that are outside area of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Location:

Remote – IN STATE of COLORADO this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The contracts administrator is a position within the University of Colorado Office of Regulatory Compliance, Clinical research contracts team. As a key member of the contracting and agreements support team, this position encompasses a wide variety of duties and responsibilities. This individual works extensively with professionals in all areas of the University and affiliates to assist with the ongoing support of the contracting function.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional level experience in a fast paced, high volume customer service or support role.
• Substitution : A combination of education and related Technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. (A certificate from an accredited paralegal training program and 2 years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree).

Conditions of Employment: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education grants and contracts administration
• Experience with industry-sponsored clinical research contracts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to apply basic math skills
• Exceptional customer service skills; team-oriented
• Organizational and time management
• Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Outlook
• Edit documents based on policy and procedure
• Identify issues and escalate for discussion
• Work in a high-volume office with deadlines.
• Understand and interpret applicable laws, policies, regulations, rules, guidelines, etc.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Lisette Cole; LISETTE.COLE@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 23, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE $57,525 - $77,083

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.